The memorial service and burial ceremony are scheduled for later in the day.

Việt Nam’s Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng is a visionary leader and a beacon of intelligence, and has left egacies for the younger generation of Việt Nam, which includes political stability, a developing economy, and a progressive society, according to Venezuelan Ambassador to Việt Nam Juan Carlos Fernandes.

From early morning, seemingly endless streams of people from all over gathered to bid a final farewell to the leader who dedicated his life to the nation and its people.

After more than five decades in politics, Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng leaves behind a legacy that will never be matched. Man of the people, a pioneer in fighting corruption, and a firm friend of many countries worldwide. Here, people who knew him best share their memories of our nation’s son.

 Việt Nam's successes in fighting corruption and economic development have become research topics at this academy.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính expressed his deepest gratitude to the Lao Party, State, and people, as well as to General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith and particularly noted the two-day national mourning ceremony held in Laos, exemplifying the unique, steadfast and special relationship between the two countries.

Many people have come to pay respects to Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng at the Independence Palace, Hồ Chí Minh City on Friday.

Jorge Luis Broche Lorenzo, member of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and head of its Economic – Productive Department made the remarks during an interview with the Vietnam News Agency on July 25 in Hà Nội as he is a member of the Cuban delegation to the funeral of the late Party leader of Việt Nam.

On the second day of the state funeral, the people continued to line up from early morning to pay their respects to Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng at the National Funeral Hall in Hà Nội.